STUDIO ELEVEN by Vivi Magoo

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create. connect. belong. _______________________________ A New Creative Experience Begins A six-day mixed-media + jewelry retreat designed to expand your creativity, your skills, and your circle. Since 2011, Vivi Magoo has been built on something more than classes. It’s been about connection. About creativity. About finding your people. _______________________________ What began as a jewelry-making retreat has grown into a true creative … Read More

Your Health and Well-Being are Important to Us

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We Care About our Vivi Magoo family! For your peace of mind, please know that we are actively monitoring influenza, RSV, and COVID conditions AS OF JANUARY 03, 2026 Flu cases have decreased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  RSV cases have increased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  COVID-19 cases have increased this … Read More

Good news! It looks like Phoenix has decided to show off its kinder, gentler side while you’re here!

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When most people hear “Phoenix in August,” they imagine blistering desert heat. Well…we have some good news! The forecast for STUDIO ELEVEN is looking surprisingly pleasant for this time of year, with daytime temperatures expected to hover in the low one hundreds —several degrees cooler than our typical August weather. And here’s something many first-time Arizona visitors discover… It’s a … Read More

Last chance to claim these seats—don’t wait!

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THE DESERT 2026 Seats are disappearing! As of Jan 6, these classes are almost full—grab yours before they vanish! February 1, 2026 Anne Mitchell | Pop-Top Chain Bracelet Anne Mitchell | Roman Tab Chain Bracelet Chapin Dimond – Tube-tastic Hollow Hoop Earrings – only one seat left! Diane Cook | Scalloped Butterfly Hollow Form Necklace – only one seat left! Hoss Rogers … Read More

Weather forecast in early February

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More

Grab these last-minute seats!

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THE DESERT 2025 As of today, January 15th, these are classes with limited seating.  If you see any you want, grab them quickly before they’re gone! February 6, 2025 Alex Boyd and Baleigh Acebo – DEMO: The alchemy of Gold  April Bower – Sticks and Stones  Danny Wade – “World Famous! Stamping Class!” Shannon Bundschuh – Dogwood Earrings Shannon Bundschuh … Read More

Weather Forecast during our retreat

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More

Weather Forecast during our retreat

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More